#8AB48F color
The hex color #8AB48F is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 54.1% red, 70.6% green and 56.1% blue (138, 180, 143).
Its hue angle is 127°, with 22% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow and 29% black.
The closest named color is Dark Sea Green (#8FBC8F), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.01:1).
#8AB48F color codes
| HEX | #8AB48F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(138, 180, 143) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(54.1%, 70.6%, 56.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(127, 22%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(127, 23%, 71%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 21%, 29%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.49, -21.53, 14.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.49, 25.89, 146.27) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.759, 40.028, 32.034) | |
| Decimal | 9090191 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8AB48F, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #8AB48F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8AB48F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #8AB48F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b5ad8dProtanopia
no red cones#aea891Deuteranopia
no green cones#85b2aaTritanopia
no blue cones#aaaaaaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8ab48f; }
.text { color: #8ab48f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8ab48f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(138 180 143 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8ab48f, #8ab4a4); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #8AB48F?
- #8AB48F is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Dark Sea Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8AB48F?
- The RGB value is 138, 180, 143: 138 red, 180 green and 143 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8AB48F?
- The complementary color is #B48AAF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8AB48F?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.01:1 and white text 2.33:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.